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OUR MISSION
914UNITED Inc. emerged in 2020 to serve on the forefront of advocating for the youth and the formlery incarcerated residing within the Lower-Hudson Valley. We champion the philosophy that it takes a village to raise a child and a team to achieve success. In this spirit, we deliver a team of seasoned role models whose genuine dedication and community value lies in supporting and mentoring those living within at-risk environments. Our aim is to assist youth in successfully transitioning into adulthood and provide returning citizens with essential support to sustain productive living.
OUR MISSION
914United Inc. is a program-based mentoring non-for-profit organization working to educate, empower, and enrich the youth and the justice-involved within the Lower-Hudson Valley. We champion the philosophy that it takes a village to raise a child and a team to achieve success. In this spirit, we deliver a team of ``Real Model`` and Reentry Mentors whose dedication and community value lies in supporting and uplifting those impacted by socio-economic inequities. Our aim is to assist youth in successfully transitioning into adulthood and provide returning citizens with essential support to sustain productive living.
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OUR WORK, OUR VISION
914United Inc. presents the Leaders Build Leaders Initiative. This initiative includes interactive, seminar-based programs such as manhood training, financial literacy, civic engagement, & women empowerment. As an incentive, it provides internships in various professions as well as gift sponsorships from local establishments and community organizations--proffering committed participants free services to personal care, entertainment, adventures, and more. In addition, we have a team of Reentry Mentors - who returned from incarceration leading to successful lives - dedicated to providing guidance to the Justice-involved. We envision a society where positive mentors offset negative environmental influences; where the underprivileged communities receive the institutional and community support in navigating life challenges; where retributive justice no longer exist.
OUR VALUES
Inspired by the belief that we must help one another, we value the role of community support in uplifting those in need. No greater value exists than caring for the less fortunate. It is with the mindset of WE that build communities and improve the welfare of the people.
PAST ACTIVITES
GOING BEYOND OUR MISSION
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STAND AGAINST SYSTEMIC RACISM
Our team supports the fight against systemic racism and police brutality. We stand in solidarity with the young leaders who rise up and contest the…
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CARE FOR THE HOMELESSNESS
During the COVID-19 crisis, our team organized an homeless outreach project in the City of Yonkers. With the support of family, friends, residence, and public…
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SUPPORT THOSE IMPACTED BY COVID-19
Our team raised money to extend support and appreciation to the essential workers serving on the front-line of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the onset of…
THE CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
PROFESSIONAL & PASSIONATE
A dedicated community servant, Jonathan Alvarez is a Youth Advocate and Community Activist in the City of Yonkers. He’s a 32-year-old life-long Yonkers resident who promotes the philosophy that change agents, change narratives. After serving a 13-year prison term, he returned home with a mission to give back to the same community he once negatively impacted. He is motivated by his transformative experiences within the criminal justice system. At age 17, he went away with a tenth-grade education. During his incarceration, however, he acquired a GED and later achieved a Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies from the Bard Prison Initiative program. His educational journey and personal metamorphosis have inspired him to be a productive contribution to society.
VIEW MORETHE CO-FOUNDER & Asst. Director
DEDICATED & DETERMINED
John Cabrera is a life-long Yonkers resident who cares for community and for those in need. His drive to serve others stems from an understanding of family support. During his adolescent years, he nearly spiraled down the wrong path by flirting with the street life and consequently experiencing a overnight stay at the city jail for a low-level crime. But friends and family steered him in the right direction. He completed High School and moved on to study Business Management at Monroe College and then transitioned into Mechanical Engineering at Manhattan College. Due to the birth of his first child, John had to leave school to take care of his family. His crutch during this pivotal moment - beside family - was the church. It was at this time that he adopted the Christian faith more devotedly than ever and experienced the true meaning of giving back. He volunteered his time in the capacity of Young Adult and Outreach Leader at Harvest Fields Community Church, conducting community outreach to the youth and the homelessness.
VIEW MOREOur Partnerships Drive Our Success
WANT TO SUPPORT OUR MOVEMENT
We are always looking for new partnerships and better ways to advance our mission. Also, we love to say hello.
914United was in attendance for our sister and member @blonde.dee_co @deanaetcco...
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914United was in attendance for our sister and member @blonde.dee_co @deanaetcco amazing pop-up shop over the weekend that galvanized over 60 vendors and small business owners from the Yonkers community.
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S/o to @blonde.dee_co for organizing this significant event which provides entrepreneurs from all industries a space to connect and network.
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A special S/o to the many entrepreneurs that continue to put on for our city @_roughplay_ @peacexpiece.co @n.joye_thecreative @jen_whitens_teeth @jennydiaz215 @socialicon @lamadrina_1217 @primovelli @risinggroundny
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#914United stands in Solidarity with you 💯💯💯
We continue to join the leadership in changing narratives. Thank you Westchester Community Foundation for awarding 914United with a $25,000 grant to support criminal justice reform.
We will be helping young adults exiting Westchester County Department of Correction plan for their education through a Reentry Peer Mentorship Initiative and a partnership with Peter Green. Our program will assist returning citizens with the transition back into society by providing access to educational and employment opportunities and mentorship for the reintegration process.
Congrats to all the other nonprofits who receive grants as well, including Westhab Inc., Release Aging People in Prison, Finding Peace Within, CLUSTER, Youth Shelter of Westchester & the Center of Court Innovation. Our efforts will help our justice-involved youth with a successful transition.
#914united #grants #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #westchestercounty #justicereform #peermentors #mentorship #leadership
914United kicks off Women’s History Month with our Women’s Leadership Initiative with a new community partner.
The fundamental belief of (WLI) is that women need to look within themselves, assess who they are and what their purpose is, and work towards creating their destinies - rather than allowing their lives to "happen to" them.
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This is a mentorship program geared toward assisting & uplifting young girls & adult women along their life journeys. This initiative is led by strong women who are successful in their respective industries – from real estate, business, finance, politics, education to nursing. It’s seminar-based curriculum adheres to three core values: inform, inspire, & influence.
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The first workshop was amazing - as we modeled it after “speed mentorship,” a spin-off of “speed dating” to get to know our participants. We are excited to continue this program for the next 6 weeks and develop a long-standing relationship with our community sisters.
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If you are interested in joining us as a mentee or as a person seeking guidance in any form, please feel free to reach out!
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#914UnitedWLI #914United #womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment #womeninbusiness #womenshistorymonth #womenempoweringwomen #womenentrepreneurs #yonkers #westchester #nonprofitorganization #inspire #inform #educate
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✔️Digital literacy is the need.
✔️Digital Divide is the problem.
✔️Digital Navigators are the solution.
✔️Digital Inclusion is the work.
✔️Digital Equity is the goal.
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Executive Director Jonathan Alvarez ( @j.o._envisioned ) visited Portland, Oregon to attend the 2022 Net Digital Inclusion Alliance conference as a panelist for Digital Equity, Corrections System, and Returning Citizens. As a partner with @thestemalliance, he spoke as a practitioner in the field and from his lived experiences - highlighting the core issues surrounding digital inclusion programming for criminal justice involved and prison reentry populations.
Alvarez recognizes the specific needs when serving clients and it’s our job to raise that awareness on a national level
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That is WHY the voices of the justice involved is so vital in this work #netinclusion2022
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Thank you @netinclusion for the invitation! S/O to our partner Margaret Kaufer from the Stem Alliance for leading the way and supporting us to the fullest!
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We will continue to grow and spread awareness 💪🏽
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#netinclusion2022 #digitalliteracy #914United #digitalequity #portlandoregon #nonprofit #westchester
When creatives collab and bring that energy the city needs 💯
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The brother of Co-founder @j.o._envisioned - @pudaypiff - will be performing his Black Heart Live album at @yonkersarts on February 26th. @pudaypiff will be putting on for his city 💯
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Southside we outside - new year, new goals, new moves.
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S/O to @anystateofmine for giving us the space to make this happen
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Let’s work 🚀🚀
‼️Registration is now open ‼️
Do you know how to brand yourself or your business and need the skillset and devices to do so?
Do you know how to stand out from a pool of applicants for a job by showing your executive functioning skills?
Elevate your credibility and learn to differentiate yourself from the competition.
Join the next in-person 15-hour computer program by sending us a DM or an email to info@914united.org.
Classes will be held in Yonkers, NY.
And upon completion participants receive a new google chrome-book laptop and mobile WiFi device.
Let’s level up together!!
@thestemalliance
@att
914United kicked off 2022 with Keith Howard, New York City’s Director & Director of Training and Capacity Building for the New York States Mentoring Program in a “Virtual New Mentor Training”. This session was much needed and appreciated. Keith provided the team with powerful insight on the origin of mentoring, the good and bad characteristics of a mentor, and the many ways to be a leading mentor.
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We are now better equipped to be mentors to our participants at 914United and are excited to utilize these skills to better serve our youth and those within our program.
Shout out to all 914United mentors who joined the training because they understand the mission and are passionate about becoming stronger mentors and community advocates for the justice involved.
@newyorkmentoring
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#mentoringprogram #mentoringtraining #buildingleaders #nonprofit #westchesterny #914united
“I pointed to the stars, and all you saw was my finger” was Alvarez’s opening line to the 8th graders at the Scholastic Academy of Academic Excellence.
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This quote spoke to the idea that most youth often pay attention to the messenger and not the message. Meaningful messages often come in ways that we take for granted in which leads to not taking heed to the message.
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This message drove the Real Modeling session facilitated by Jonathan Alvarez & Yonkers MBK Program Coordinator Greg Joyner - who bring different messages to the youth with the same intention - with the same goal: their growth and development.
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914United is grateful for @yonkersmbk / Greg Joyner for organizing these groups as both mentoring organizations work to educate and empower the youth 💪🏽🗣
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The energy the kids brought to the discussion was amazing. They asked great questions and in turn Alvarez was open and honest with his responses. We are looking forward to the next session!
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#914United #realmodels #MBK #yonkersNY #yonkers #westchesterNy #empower #payattention #yourenotalone #nonprofit
